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Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management

AHC30324
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
14Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
May 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC30324, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Pest Control Project Officer
Industries
Pest Management
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC30324 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 14 units: 6 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCBIO203Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCCHM310Conduct manual fumigation of vertebrate and invertebrate pests
AHCECR306Conduct photography for fieldwork
AHCECR307Read and interpret maps
AHCEXP301Handle and store explosives
AHCFAU202Recognise fauna
AHCMOM302Perform machinery maintenance
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
AHCMOM315Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
AHCPCM202Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
AHCPMG203Work effectively in a pest management environment
AHCPMG301Control weeds
AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG304Use firearms to humanely destroy animals
AHCPMG305Survey pests
AHCPMG306Determine pest control techniques
AHCPMG307Apply animal trapping techniques
AHCPMG308Implement pest management strategies
AHCPMG309Apply pest animal control techniques
AHCPMG311Use firearms for pest control activities from aircraft
AHCPMG312Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes
AHCPMG313Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds
AHCPMG403Apply predator trapping techniques
AHCPMG413Define the pest problem
AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK314Monitor weather conditions
AHCWRK315Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK322Conduct site inspections
AHCWRK323Operate in isolated and remote situations
FWPCOT3202Navigate in remote or trackless areas
FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC30324 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

3 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Ballistic Training SolutionsBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
PEST EDUCATION SERVICES & TRAININGBased in WA · Registered since 1997→

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